living

despite it all 

i am brave

for keeping with it 

even when my brain told 

me otherwise

even when borderline 

begged me to end it all 

i remained brave

and diligent 

resilient 

strong 

i am more than 

just stereotypes 

& stigmas 

i am more than my past 

& my trauma 

i am brave 

despite it all 

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